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importune

/ɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/ /ɪmpɔɹˈtuːn/

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verb

Importunar, molestar

To bother, trouble, irritate.

Examples :

"The child continued to importune his mother for a candy bar until she finally gave in. "

El niño continuó importunando a su madre por una barra de caramelo hasta que finalmente cedió.

attitude character action sensation

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verb

Importunar, acosar

To harass with persistent requests.

Examples :

"The little boy would importune his mother for candy every time they went to the store. "

El niño importunaba a su madre pidiéndole caramelos cada vez que iban a la tienda.

attitude action human

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verb

Proponer servicios de prostitución, hacer propuestas indebidas

To approach to offer one's services as a prostitute, or otherwise make improper proposals.

Examples :

"He felt uncomfortable when the stranger began to importune him on the street corner. "

Se sintió incómodo cuando el extraño comenzó a proponerle servicios de prostitución en la esquina de la calle.

sex human action moral society service

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verb

Importunar, significar

To import; to signify.

Examples :

"The teacher began her lecture by saying, "The homework assignment will importune to you the importance of good study habits." "

La profesora comenzó su clase diciendo: "La tarea les significará la importancia de los buenos hábitos de estudio".

communication language word

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adjective

Grave, severo, exigente

Grievous, severe, exacting.

Examples :

"The importune demands of her new job left her exhausted every evening. "

Las exigentes demandas de su nuevo trabajo la dejaban exhausta cada noche.

attitude character

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adjective

Inoportuno, inoportuno

Inopportune; unseasonable.

Examples :

"The child chose an importune moment to ask his busy mother for a new toy, as she was in the middle of an important phone call. "

El niño eligió un momento inoportuno para pedirle un juguete nuevo a su madre ocupada, ya que estaba en medio de una llamada telefónica importante.

attitude character

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adjective

Importuno, molesto, persistente

Troublesome; vexatious; persistent.

Examples :

"The importune child constantly interrupted the adults' conversation, demanding attention. "

El niño importuno interrumpía constantemente la conversación de los adultos, exigiendo atención.

attitude character action